Northwest High School vs. Ponder High School
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School Overview
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Ponder High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Overview
Serving 2,264 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 505 students in grades 9-12, Ponder High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,264 students
505 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3469 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2473 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
631
140
Grade 10 Students
604
125
Grade 11 Students
555
134
Grade 12 Students
474
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
28%
32%
% Black
9%
3%
% White
56%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%